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The 11 Best Cities for Partying

Last Updated: 3/23/23 | March 23rd, 2023 Some people travel to explore ancient historical sites, others to sample the culture or food or language of new and exciting destinations. And, sometimes, people travel to party. When it comes to budget backpacking, one of the most common ways travelers break the ice is over a drink. Or two. Or three. Whether it’s at bars, clubs,...

Where to Stay in Cyprus in 2023 (Best Areas and Places)

If you’re wondering where to stay in Cyprus, you’ll be glad to hear there are many brilliant options to choose from. Whether you’re after a beach holiday or a more adventure-packed trip, there’s an area just right for you. Table of Contents I lived in Cyprus for around 4 months as a digital nomad, and one of my favorite things about the island is...

7 Best Swamp Tours in New Orleans in 2023

There are tons of fun things to do in New Orleans, but there are also plenty of great options for day trips outside of the city. While you’re there, be sure to check out a swamp tour in New Orleans.  Since the city is located in the Mississippi Delta, it doesn’t take too long to get to a swamp from NOLA. In fact, many...

The street that epitomises New York

Travellers may go to Central Park or Times Square to see New York City, but there’s no better place to feel the city’s DNA and understand how it started than here. A few months after moving to New York City, I struck up a conversation with a woman from the borough of Queens. “Where are you from?” she asked. “Well, it’s a little complicated,”...

A fabled shellfish that nearly vanished

Mainly found on New Zealand’s North Island, this large clam treasured by Māori coastal communities nearly became extinct due to exploitation. But now, it might be on the way back. As food obsessions go, how about the American who allegedly tried to buy New Zealand in order to gain exclusive rights to a special soup? To be fair, this soup was made from a...

8 Tips to Make the Most of your Carnival in Cologne

Welcome to Europe’s best party. I’m sure none of you are strangers to the revelries of Carnival, to fancy dress parades, giant floats and the madness happening before Lent begins. Carnival can be dated back to Roman times, and every city, town and village in Europe celebrates its own way. I’ve been touring Carnival celebrations for years now, and nowhere have I seen it...

8 Best Jobs For Digital Nomads in 2023 (No Experience)

There are plenty of great jobs for digital nomads to choose from. These days, more and more people are giving up the traditional 9-5 office jobs in favor of remote work and high paying online jobs. Table of Contents If you’re the creative type, you can work in graphic design or start a blog. Those who enjoy interacting with and helping people might want...

The ‘scandalous’ chef the world forgot

Uneducated, a single mother and the first person ever to receive six Michelin stars, Eugénie Brazier was a tour de force. So why doesn’t the world know about her? With more restaurants per capita than any other French city and the home of Rue du Bœuf (the street with the most Michelin stars in the country), Lyon is France’s undisputed gastronomic capital. And although...

15 Incredible Day Trips from Liverpool in 2023

Liverpool is a fantastic destination in northern England with lots to see and do from the historic Albert Docks to the Beatles museum and Anfield Football ground. The city also makes a great base for exploring nearby areas and there are lots of wonderful day trips from Liverpool to be had. Table of Contents Liverpool is ideally placed to explore the nearby coastline, North...

A one-of-a-kind route to Antarctica

Spanish adventure athlete Antonio de la Rosa attempted to row alone through the roughest seas on the planet to Antarctica. Very little went according to plan. Icy waves and Antarctic winds up to 120km/h kept Spanish adventure athlete Antonio de la Rosa’s 7m rowboat listed over to port for days on end. Departing Cape Horn, the southernmost point of South America, on 7 January 2023,...